Bernanke, like other economic historians, characterized the Great Depression as a disaster because of its length, depth, and consequences. The Depression lasted a decade, beginning in 1929 and ending during World War II.
Personal items Personal items include a purse, briefcase, tote bag, camera bag, laptop computer, or small backpack, and must fit beneath the seat in front of yours. United limits personal items to 17x9x10 inches.
United's carry on size restriction is now 22 by 14 by 9. The personal item restriction is 17 by 10 by 9. They must fit the sizer or it will be checked. The sizer is slightly larger in each dimension except the 10 width limit on the personal item, so you'll get away with may 0.5 on each side.